Series synopsis
Schmigadoon! is an American comedy television series that premiered on Apple TV on July 16, 2021. It ended on May 2, 2023. It was created by Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul. It stars Keegan-Michael Key, Cecily Strong, Fred Armisen and Dove Cameron.
Josh and Melissa are a struggling couple whose lives are transformed when they get trapped in a magical musical town—with a mission they must complete.
Premise
Josh and Melissa are a struggling couple whose lives are transformed when they get trapped in a magical musical town—with a mission they must complete.
Premise: Love takes a new stage.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Keegan-Michael Key as Josh Skinner
- Cecily Strong as Melissa Gimble
- Fred Armisen as Reverend Howard Layton
- Dove Cameron as Jenny Banks
- Alan Cumming as Dooley Blight
- Kristin Chenoweth as Mildred Layton
- Aaron Tveit as Topher
Guest cast
- Jaime Camil as Doc Jorge Lopez
- Ariana DeBose as Emma Tate
- Ann Harada as Florence Menlove
- Peppermint as Madam Vina
- Timothy Webber as Marv
- David Adams as Corn Puddin' Cook
- Jason Burkart as Buford Riggs
- Stephanie Cho as Waitress
- Thomas Wayne Hum as Husband Ted
- Levi McCachen as Like Minded Guy
- Iris Quinn as Joanna
- Nikolai Witschl as Undertaker
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 14, 2021 | August 13, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 4, 2023 | May 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Schmigadoon! Melissa and Josh stumble upon the strange musical town of Schmigadoon—and are shocked to learn they can't leave until they find true love. |
July 16, 2021 |
| 2 |
Lovers' Spat After realizing that they can't leave together, Josh and Melissa break up and start looking for romance around town. |
July 16, 2021 |
| 3 |
Cross That Bridge When their first flings end in regret, Melissa and Josh agree to a new plan—which he immediately casts aside, prompting her to make a fresh start. |
July 23, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Schmicago Feeling joyless in the real world, Josh and Melissa attempt to return to Schmigadoon but instead find themselves in the darker world of Schmicago. |
April 4, 2023 |
| 2 |
Doorway to Where As Josh makes a new friend in jail, Melissa hires a lawyer and goes undercover to clear his name. |
April 4, 2023 |
| 3 |
Bells and Whistles While Josh spends time on the run with Topher and the tribe, Melissa explores Schmicago looking for clues and uncovers a family secret. |
April 11, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 16, 2021 |
| Last aired | May 2, 2023 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday |